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A divided US Supreme Court cleared the way for President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case, dealing him a setback as he prepares to begin his second term in office. For reaction and perspective, host Doug Krizner speaks with Bloomberg legal analyst and host of Bloomberg Law, June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kabealo, a Washington DC attorney who specializes in cross-border transactions, discusses Nippon Steel and United States Steel suing the Biden administration over President Biden’s blocking of their nearly $15 billion deal. Kathryn Judge, a professor at Columbia Law School and an expert on banking and financial regulation, discusses Michael Barr stepping down from his role as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immigration expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses Donald Trump’s promise to end birthright citizenship. Legal ethics expert Stephen GIllers, a professor at NYU Law School, discusses the federal judiciary deciding not to refer allegations of Justice Clarence Thomas’ ethical violations to the Justice Department. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Constitutional law expert Harold Krent, a professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses the cases coming up for argument at the Supreme Court this year. Labor and employment lawyer Nisha Verma, a partner at Dorsey & Whitney, discusses the dueling lawsuits in actor Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims. Bloomberg legal reporter Erik Larson discusses a New York judge refusing to dismiss the hush money conviction against President-elect Donald Trump. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Constitutional law expert Harold Krent, a professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses the cases coming up at the Supreme Court this year. Bloomberg legal reporter Erik Larson discusses the status of the civil and criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump in New York. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special edition of the Bloomberg Law show, guest host Amy Morris takes us through some of the year's high profile antitrust cases including Kroger-Albertson's blocked merger, Google's issues with regulators and the FTC's ban on non-compete clauses. She speaks with Professor Spencer Weber Waller, Director of Institute of Consumer Antitrust Studies at Loyola University School of Law and Professor Peter Carstensen, Professor of Law Emeritus at University of Wisconsin Law School. She also speaks with Bloomberg News antitrust reporter Leah Nylen for a look ahead at how the incoming Trump administration might impact regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this discussion, Dave Ehrenberg, Palm Beach County State Attorney, sheds light on the complex legal proceedings surrounding the high-profile Mangione murder case. Eric Goldman, a law professor, dives into the implications of the TikTok ban, weighing First Amendment rights against national security. Constitutional expert Harold Krent dissects President Biden's clemency decisions, revealing the intricacies of pardons in a politically fraught environment. The conversation navigates the intersection of tech law, public safety, and justice in today's charged climate.

Dave Ehrenberg, Palm Beach County State Attorney, discusses the federal charges against Luigi Mangione, including the potential for the death penalty in the murder of a healthcare executive. Eric Goldman, a law professor, analyzes the Supreme Court's fast-tracked hearing on TikTok’s ban challenge, debating national security versus free speech. Malathi Nayak, a legal reporter, covers the controversial verdict in the murder trial of Cash App founder Bob Lee, spotlighting themes of betrayal and the hidden issues of substance abuse among tech elites.

Criminal defense attorney Jeremy Saland, a former Manhattan prosecutor, sheds light on the shocking indictment of Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, considering whether it could be viewed as terrorism. Legal ethics expert Stephen Gillers, a professor at NYU Law School, critiques the ethical dilemmas arising from a judge’s public criticism of Justice Samuel Alito. The discussion navigates the complexities of legal definitions and the impact on public perception, highlighting the need for accountability in the judiciary amid increasing distrust.

Robert Mintz, a former federal prosecutor, delves into the implications of a judge's refusal to dismiss Donald Trump's New York hush money conviction, exploring the complexities of presidential immunity. Meanwhile, Harold Krent, a constitutional law expert, analyzes President Biden's controversial clemency grants, which have sparked backlash due to their broad scope, including serious offenses. The discussion unravels the intricate moral and political issues surrounding presidential pardons and their potential effects on future legal landscapes.